Talent Outreach Specialist

Job Description and Duties

The Analyst II performs complex, professional-level analytical work with a high degree of independence within the Department of Developmental Services (Department) Human Resource Branch (HRB) Outreach Unit. The incumbent serves as the lead content strategist and creator for recruitment marketing materials, digital communications, and web-based recruitment platforms, supporting the department’s workforce outreach and talent acquisition efforts. The Analyst II develops, implements, and maintains the department’s presence across external recruitment channels and online platforms to attract and engage qualified candidates. The incumbent is responsible for planning, coordinating, and representing the department at career fairs, recruitment events, and other external outreach initiatives, as well as leading special recruitment projects. The incumbent provides strategic guidance on messaging, branding, and outreach efforts to ensure consistency, effectiveness, and alignment with departmental recruitment goals.

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave.

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Working Conditions

Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time.

Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

Work is performed in an open-spaced, partitioned office environment in downtown Sacramento. Frequent travel will be required, including overnight travel.

Special Requirements

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. Applicants who fail to answer the question below or submit an SOQ may not be considered.

• Please provide a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills have prepared you for this role.

If you are using list eligibility from an on-line exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ’s or you may not be considered for the position.

The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge of: Personal computers, copy machines; technical aspects of personnel management; effective communication, good judgement when interacting with the public and professional staff; good computer skills; principles and practices of public personnel management; classification and pay principles used in analyzing and describing positions; social media advertising, content development, advertising metrics; state of California selection process; current marketing trends; branding strategy; design principles; graphic design; accessibility; industry trends; graphic design principles and visual content creation.

Ability to: Demonstrate good judgment, maintain confidentiality and tact; work independently and meet deadlines while managing multiple assignments; interact positively with staff at all levels and demonstrate a willingness to take extra steps to promote quality service; provide excellent customer service by reporting to work on time and being available to customers and staff, during normal business hours; follow directions and take effective action to complete assignments with accuracy, precision, and neatness; understand and adhere to company branding guidelines and accessibility requirements; perform research in various personnel fields; interpret and apply laws, rules, standards, and procedures; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively; translate business needs into visuals without sacrificing quality; communicate clearly.

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:

Benefit information can be found on the website and the website.

Additional Information

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources.

All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further information on the definition of the above may be found on the California Department of Human Resources' website at: .

If you have not taken the Analyst II exam/assessment you may find the exam for this classification at the link below. You must take and pass the exam/assessment to obtain eligibility for hire. Click to gain list eligibility.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS” ABOVE FOR INSTRUCTIONS.